OT: Air Compressor

Jul 19, 2015 9 Replies

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Meanie 11 years ago

I have an older Dayton Cast Iron series air compressor. The switch is no longer functioning and the reset button is popped up. If I hold down the reset button, the compressor will run and stop when I release. I tried finding a parts list to determine if it can be replaced but no such luck. Then I began thinking the possibility of removing the switch and rednecking a regular light switch in it's place, though, I prefer the stock switch. Anyone know where I can find compressor parts, how to repair the switch or another suggestion of replacement?

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Ed Pawlowski 11 years ago

Have you tried Grainger? Dayton is their brand so they may have or can get your part.

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Meanie 11 years ago

I tried their site but found nothing. I plan to call them tomorrow but figured I'd ask in the forum since they aren't open today.

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RedAlt5 11 years ago

I just ordered & received a new pressure regulator & manifold for my air compressor from MasterToolRepair.com

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bob_villa 11 years ago

...a little history on Grainger...when I worked in maintenance we had to or der from our suppliers online through a corporate account. When it was a no n-standard item we had to go though admin approval and a corporate manager approval. So for a 3/4 HP exhaust fan I ordered by phone from Grainger...la ter I saw the same motor at Fleet Farm for $50 less! I wrote them an email as such, and never heard a thing from them. (this was Dayton and the one fr om Fleet had a breaker, the one from them did not)

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Meanie 11 years ago

They don't carry Dayton parts.

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Meanie 11 years ago

My employer has an account with Grainger. In fact, they are our main supplier. I can usually call with who I am and where I work and still pay cash when picking up.

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clare 11 years ago

Grainger will definitely not always be the cheapest - and the higher price will not always mean higher quality - but they are pretty much a "one stop shop" for a lot of things - and a lot of things you can't easily find otherwise.

I can buy from most wholesalers because I have a company name.

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Ed Pawlowski 11 years ago

Tell them to look at McMaster Carr. Usually cheaper and so much easier to find things on ther website. You can also put a McMaster part number in the Grainger search to see if they have the same item.

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